Easy Teriyaki Basa

I love eating fish, but I don’t always like any fishy smell lingering in my kitchen. Easy Teriyaki Basa comes together in 15 minutes.  I bake the fish in the oven with three simple ingredients.  It comes out candied and yummy. Eating fish is part of our diet at least twice a week.  I am constantly looking for ways to dress it up.  Sometimes a little olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper with a few herbs is all I need.

My friend Ilona Thibert makes the best pickled yellow squash and tonight it will accompany this fish dish. Ilona and her husband Robert live on what I call a small farm.  I love the idea that more of our generation turns to natural products. Browsing through her herbal garden is a pleasure.  She inspires me with her enthusiasm for getting back to basics and the land.  She has the smartest cats in her barn  Ilona is famous for the variety of pickled vegetables she makes and I think she should market them.

Basa is a meaty thick fish that keeps its texture and soaks up a variety of flavours. Basa is a good source of protein and healthy fats.  It is cheaper to buy than many other types of fish.  If you are watching your weight it has a low calorie count.  Make sure that you cook it properly.  Much of the fish today is farmed and may contain some form of bacteria.   Try to stay away from imported fish because it may not meet international standards for safety.  Read packages and buy local products.

One thing for sure, this recipe shows us that food doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. A few ingredients go a long way. Enjoy!!

For a real treat try:  https://recipesatmytable.com/chocolate-teriyaki-salmon/

I gather the ingredients to make the basting sauce.

The sauce comes together easily.

I place the fish on a lightly oiled pan lined with tin foil.

Place the pan into a 400F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

All dressed-up on the plate with some fried rice and pickled yellow squash.

 

Ingredients:

• combing 4 tablespoons each of honey and soy sauce
• grate in 1 tsp of ginger
• 2 basa fillets
• 1 scallion for dressing

Process:

1. I preheat the o en to 400 F and line a pan with aluminum foil.
2. Take 1/2 tsp of olive oil and spread it out on the pan
3. Arrange the fish fillets on the pan.
4. Salt and pepper the fish.
5. Brush on the sauce.
6. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Serve with friend rice and sprinkle with some scallions.